Arizona is known for its pleasant, inviting climate. However, clear skies and lots of sun comes at a price: Higher energy costs. Summers can be hot and dry and many homeowners take refuge by turning up the A/C. The day of reckoning always comes when the electric bill arrives. All is not lost, however, because […]
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How Solar Power Has Helped Arizona
Arizona solar systems allow businesses and homeowners to utilize the sun’s energy to produce electricity. Although solar power has been available for many years, in recent years the availability of solar power has grown substantially. This growth is apparent in the state of Arizona which has the largest solar power plant in the world. […]
Arizona gets 2 solar zones
The Interior Department released a final plan Tuesday for solar power plants to be permitted and built quickly on 17 designated sites in the West, including two in Arizona. Read More: Arizona gets 2 solar zones
Goodyear lands solar signs, will hold an unveiling Wednesday
Goodyear is getting the first two Arizona Solar Challenge Community signs in Arizona. Read More: Goodyear lands solar signs, will hold an unveiling Wednesday
A new fee for APS residential solar users
Arizona Public Service Co. customers who take rebates for solar power will see a new fee starting July 1, one of many changes regulators approved Tuesday. Read More: A new fee for APS residential solar users
Rare partial solar eclipse will be visible in Arizona
A partial solar eclipse that begins late Sunday afternoon is expected to produce a spectacular sight around sunset. Read More: Rare partial solar eclipse will be visible in Arizona
Energy Secretary Steven Chu touts Arizona solar project
U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu said Tuesday that Phoenix is a leading example of how to roll out more solar energy across the country. Read More: Energy Secretary Steven Chu touts Arizona solar project
A Review of Arizona's Generous Utility and State Subsidies for Solar Hot Water
Free Hot Water often highlights California’s generous subsidies for solar hot water installations, but it’s not the only state committed to solar water heating. Arizona’s utilities all offer different — but valuable — solar hot water incentives for both residential and commercial installations. Of course, these are Read More: A Review of Arizona’s Generous Utility […]
Arizona solar project draws U.S. energy chief
U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu will visit Arizona on Tuesday to pay tribute to a $25 million extension of a popular local program to help people put solar panels on their homes. Read More: Arizona solar project draws U.S. energy chief
ASU, SRP partner to make solar a secure power source
A group of Arizona State University Polytechnic students has partnered with SRP on a project that aims to make accessing solar and other alternative energy more reliable. Read More: ASU, SRP partner to make solar a secure power source
